Christmas will be here before you know it, and it just so happens that I have some unconventional gift ideas to share with you. In addition to “Something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read”, we also do stockings. This year I feel pretty strongly that I need to work even more, on our emergency preparedness than I normally do.
I always say to start small and work your way up, so this list of stocking stuffers that I’ve been thinking about will be priced from the least inexpensive to the most expensive – meaning that there should be at least one item that everyone can afford on there. Even if you can only afford one or two little things, you gotta start somewhere and you will be better off than you were before.
Many of these products are more for teens/adults but there are some things on there for little kids too. *Make sure you’re buying age appropriate stocking stuffers* Most things will also be linked to what the product is, on Amazon.com, so that you not only know what I’m talking about (it’s also got my affiliate link in there so if you choose to buy it from the link, you help support my blog at no extra cost to you…it’s win/win!). Here it goes:
- Glow Sticks (Dollar Tree)
- Carmex
(not just for cold sores or chapped lips, works great for heat rash) - Handkerchiefs (Wal-Mart)
- Mini LED Flashlight Torch Light Lamp Keychain
- Columbia River Eat N Tool
- Unscented Tampons with plastic applicator (I can only imagine a teen boys reaction to getting these. They can be used for filtering water in an emergency. Google it for more reasons.)
- Storm Matches
- Safety Whistle
- Professional Sunglass and Eyeglass Repair Kit
- Gorilla Glue
- Coleman All Purpose First Aid Tin
- 36 HOURS SURVIVAL CANDLE
- Potassium Iodide Tablets
- Emergency First Aid Booklet
- Edible Wild Plants: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species
- Medicinal Plants: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Widespread Species
- Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener
- Antiviral Face Masks
- Sanitizing Hand Wipes, Individually Wrapped
- Bungee Cords
- Pocket Chain Saw
- Duct Tape
- Mylar Thermal Blankets10 pk
- Throwing Knife Set (this is much cheaper than I thought it would be)
- Mini MagLite Flash Light
- Compact Sewing Kit
- Pepper Spray – Police Strength
- Hug A Tree Child Survival Kit *Important if you go camping or spend lots of time outdoors*
- Gerber Artifact Keychain Tool
- CPR Mask Key Chain Kit (5-pack)
- Orthodontic Wax(would be a life-saver if you ever chipped a tooth & had no access to dental care.)
- LED Lantern
- Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular
- Backpacking Camping Stove
- Fire Starter Blocks 3 pk
- Wool Winter Socks
- Resqme Car Escape Tool 2 pk
- Snake Bite First Aid Kit
- Military Grade Compass
- Life Straw Water Filter
- Emergency Solar Hand Crank Self Powered Weather Radio, LED Flashlight, Smart Phone Charger In One
- The Ultimate Paracord Survival Kit Bracelet
- 3600 Calorie Food Bar – 3 Day / 72 Hour Package
- Waterproof Insulated Work Gloves
- Compact Hammock This one may take up half of the stocking on its own 😉
- Gift Card to Cabelas, Sports Authority, Rei, or Emergency Essentials
- Lock Pick Set
- Tube Survival Tarp This one may fill the stocking by itself.
- Gerber Multi-Tool
- 2 Way Radio Walkie Talkie w/Flashlight & Earpiece Hand Held Mobile Ham Amateur Radio Transceiver (5 Pack) (since it’s a 5 pk, there’s one for everyone)
I’ve been compiling this list the last couple of weeks and I’m sure I left off some good ones, but I bet there are some on there that you may not have thought of. Anyway, obviously they won’t all fit in the same stocking, unless it was large enough to fit a whole human in… Get a little more prepared and everyone have a safe and Merry Christmas! ~Sarah
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